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  • C Jordan avatar

    Wasted: What Do You Burn For?

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    Every man gives his life for what he believes… One life is all we have, we live it and it’s gone. What do you burn for?

    WASTED: WHAT DO YOU BURN FOR? THE BIG IDEA: Every man gives his life for what he believes…sometimes people believe in little or nothing, and yet they give their lives to that little or nothing. One life is all we have, we live it and it’s gone. What do you burn for? (Joan of Arc, Voice of the ...read more

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    Don't Waste Your Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,183 views

    In your suffering, GROW up to maturity, GO on in confidence, and GLOW with the character of Christ.

    One day, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road with his dog riding in back of the pickup truck and his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came on the scene. As an animal lover, he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Will Give My Time Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,016 views

    Resolutions that will change the way that you live.

    Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 3 I Will Give My Time Ephesians 5:14-16 Scripture Reading A LIFE OF RESOLUTIONS Jonathan Edwards, the 18th-century revivalist, sat down at age 17 and penned 21 resolutions by which he would live his life. Throughout his lifetime he would add to this list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cruising And Snoozing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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     | 987 views

    This sermon urges Christians to be spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Christ, emphasizing the importance of maintaining our spiritual light.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love of our Savior and the fellowship of our faith. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound and powerful message from the Word of God. A message that is as relevant today as it was when it ...read more

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    Good Enough To Live By, But Not Good Enough To Die By

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    Some trust in what they have attained in life...but all of the possessions attained here will not get one into heaven.

     Mark 10:17-22  - 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” 18 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unwrapped Gift

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,107 views

    Too many Christians fail to discover the worderful adventures of the Gift of Salvation.To unwrap the Gift of Salvation is to put it to use.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Unwrapped Gift” Introduction: Peter made it very plain on the Day of Pentecost that Salvation is a Gift of God. (Acts 2:38 “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Out Of The Storm Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,561 views

    The fifth message in a series of messages from Jonah.

    GETTING OUT OF THE STORM Jonah 1:15-17 * Throughout the course of my life I have been through several storms called hurricanes. Back when storms were rightly named female names, there was Betsy, Hilda, and Camille, just to name a few. More recently it was Georges and Katrina. In our area we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn Off The Lights And Sirens-- Minister Where You Are Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,349 views

    Jesus takes the time to minister with the woman who touches his robe-- rather than rushing on his emergency mission

    Mark 5:21-43 Following the deliverance ministry in Gadara, Jesus crosses by boat over to the other side of the lake and there once again Mark demonstrates that his gospel is focused on action as he describes the press of the crowd around Jesus. The action is vividly told as the synagogue leader, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get To Where God Wants Me To Be

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,356 views

    FOLLOEING HID MANDATES

    HOW TO GET TO WHERE GOD WANTS ME TO BE EXODUS. 13: 17, 18,21-22 1.INTRODUCTION. AS WE PILGRIMAGE THE PLAINS OF THIS PLANET, ALL OF US ARE HEADED TO A DESTINATION OF SOME SORTS. SOME OF US ARE MOVING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. 2.THE TEXT. THE TEXT FOCUSES ON THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL’S FLIGHT FROM EGYPT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Things

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,477 views

    It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists.

    THREE THINGS It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists. 3 things in life that once gone, never come back: Time Words Opportunity 3 things in life that can destroy a person: Anger Pride Unforgiveness 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking Back And Moving Forward

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,261 views

    A Sermon for a church standing on the brink of a new era.

    “Looking Back and Moving Forward” – Josh 1:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church – 19/11/06 am S1 - Standing on the brink of something new is scary – there is uncertainty & fear. Have you ever been faced with something new and been scared? I can remember when Deanna and I were thinking about moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did You Miss Lazarus?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    The rich man's life illustrates some traits that can lead us to miss opportunities God sends.

    DID YOU MISS LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-25 INTRODUCTION I once lived beside a retired pastor and his family. His wife worked at the Department of Social Services. There were many poor people in the county, and she was very familiar with many of them since her line of work often took her to their homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give God Your Time Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 9, 2016
     | 3,811 views

    Give It Up

    Give God Your Time 1. There is a petition required for opportunities - Colossians 4:3 2. There is an opposition against opportunities - I Corinthians 16:9 3. There is a recognition needed in opportunities - II Corinthians 2:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Appointment

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012
     | 5,127 views

    Exposition of Opportunity

    Text: John 4, Title: Divine Appointment, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/12, AM A. Opening illustration: Demographic information. THRIVE Team long term planning. B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: Divine Appointment—an appointed time and place for God to unfold His plan to reach the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hand-Cuff God? Cracked Pot?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 1, 2017
     | 4,340 views

    Our enemy has a design to accuse God's people and thus hinder our faith's possibilities. Can God? or GOD CAN! The answer is up to you my friend!

    HAND-CUFF GOD? CRACKED POT? AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PLEASE SENT MY REGRETS? Luke 14:18 (KJV) And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God